RE: Pentax 18-270mm lens.

Larry Colen wrote: I have the closely related tamron 18-250. It will probably be the last aps only lens that I sell, it was the first one I bought. It is surprisingly sharp, and exceptionally versatile. It's my "if I can only bring one lens" lens. ++ Thanks Larry,

Re: Pentax 18-270mm lens.

Malcolm Smith wrote: I would be grateful for any views on this lens. I have the closely related tamron 18-250. It will probably be the last aps only lens that I sell, it was the first one I bought. It is surprisingly sharp, and exceptionally versatile. It's my "if I can only bring one

RE: Pentax 18-270mm lens.

P.J. Alling wrote: Well it's a re-badged Tamron with Pentax Electronics and SMC. Tamron makes good lenses. I used to use the Pentax 28-200, also a re-badged Tamron, along with the FA 20-35 as a two lens kit, On the *ist-D the Ds and the K20D and it was much better than it's reputation, (until

Re: Pentax 18-270mm lens.

Well it's a re-badged Tamron with Pentax Electronics and SMC. Tamron makes good lenses. I used to use the Pentax 28-200, also a re-badged Tamron, along with the FA 20-35 as a two lens kit, On the *ist-D the Ds and the K20D and it was much better than it's reputation, (until I banged it